The Coalition of Minnesota Businesses (CMB) is a non-partisan, grassroots organization established in 1990.
Comprised of employer groups that represent over 20,000 Minnesota businesses with hundreds of thousands of employees, we work to improve Minnesota’s quality of life by improving our jobs and business climate and strengthening our economy.
12/13/2016
What does Minnesota's loss of workers mean for the state's future economy? -
Why Minnesota might run out of workers Minnesota employers are having more trouble finding employees — and that might not be getting better anytime soon.
12/06/2016
Minnesota's economy continues to grow, but at a very slow pace.
Who’s winning and losing in Minnesota’s 2016 economy? RELATED: Minnesota budget forecast: $1.4 billion surplus The story of Minnesota’s economy in recent years has been similar to the national story: steady but slow growth. The state hasn’…
12/01/2016
What could the increase of job-loss in Minnesota mean for the state?
Minnesota sheds 12,500 jobs in October Minnesota employers cut 12,500 jobs in October, another worrying sign for a job market that’s been slow-growing for a year and stagnant since July.
11/29/2016
How satisfied are rural Minnesotans with the current economy? Find out:
In rural Minnesota, residents facing economic challenges, opportunities... ST. PAUL -- Rural Minnesotans are happy, to a point. They are optimistic, to a point. They see local jobs available, to a point."It is kind of a mixed bag," Executive Director Brad Finstad of the Center for Rural Policy and Development said.On the down side, for instance, the farm economy…
11/17/2016
Even with Minnesota's factory growth in October, we still lag in comparison to the nation.
Midwest manufacturing slump continues for fourth month Minnesota's factory employment numbers grew in October, but the state is still in negative-growth territory while the region lags the nation.
11/11/2016
Check out where Minnesota ranks on The Milken Institute's annual state technology survey.
Challenge for hot Minnesota tech sector: filling jobs The local technology industry is hot enough to ward off some of this fall’s cold.
11/09/2016
The polls are almost closed, Minnesota. One hour left to find out if your candidates support our
Candidate Positions - STATE OF GREAT MN We surveyed all candidates running for the Minnesota Legislature on key issues – where do your candidates stand on “State of Great” issues?
10/31/2016
Minnesota businesses struggle to find workers to fill their needed positions.
22-month job growth streak snapped for Mankato-North Mankato MSA The Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area had a total of 55,937 jobs, down 0.2 percent, or 134 jobs, as compared to September 2015. This decline ended a 22-month streak of
10/31/2016
Check out this video to learn more about helping make Minnesota a great state!
See where your state legislative candidates stand on these important issues by visiting www.stateofgreatmn.org/your-candidates